Kenya’s inflation rate eased slightly to 6.4% in June 2026, down from 6.7% recorded in May 2026, according to the latest data released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The marginal decline reflects a slowdown in the rate of price increases, even as the cost of key household items, particularly food and transport,
Prices of several essential commodities increased in March 2026, with food items leading the rise as households faced a slightly higher cost of living. The latest data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows clear shifts when compared to February prices. To begin with, tomatoes recorded the sharpest increase, rising from Ksh 87.90
Food prices surged by 7.3% in February 2026 compared to the previous year in February 2025, increasing the cost of living and putting additional financial pressure on Kenyan households, according to new data released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). In its data released on Friday, February 27, 2026, the latest Consumer Price